Rest, Tiger, Hurt

from birth you’re taught to fight and kill to always get your prey. you track and stalk, but be still lest she get away. and though you check the wind for scent, oh, you must be clever. for still you stop to shade your eyes, because nothing fights forever. so rest, tiger, hurt with me and let me stroke your fur. for just as sure as you can growl, i know that you can purr. and yes, you’re strong! and yes you’re proud! and yes, you leave me speechless! but know this, my fierce, fierce friend, like me you have a weakness. your teeth are sharp, your claws more so, you’re bred to rise above. but what i chase is sharper still, and nothing hurts like love. so rest, tiger, hurt with me, and let me stroke your fur. for just as sure as you can growl, i know that you can purr. i wont ask much, i promise you. who cares how this will end. for here, and now, i’m hurt more by those i called my friends. so share your shade, and share your seat with this foolish stranger. i’ll play nice, one more time, though i know the danger. so rest, tiger, hurt with me, lets watch the sun just swell. and you can growl, or you can purr. but i will talk of hell.